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i2i Directors


User photograph Matthew Gore
Managing Director
With over fifteen years of International Management experience and a passion for helping individuals to develop, Matthew has led Inspire 2 Independence (i2i) as Managing Director since its incorporation in 2004. With a clear understanding of the challenges and issues faced by businesses, employees and the unemployed, he has worked with Government Ministers, Stakeholders and partner organisations to develop highly innovative programmes and solutions. Matthew has a clear vision of i2i’s place within the Employment, Skills, Training, Education and Recruitment sectors; guided by a firm belief in the worth and potential of each individual.

User photograph Kent Mayall
Commercial Director
Kent has a wide range of experience within the public and private sector, operating for 12 years in management roles. He has worked extensively with mental health, homeless and unemployed clients, creating innovative programmes, building confidence, motivation and improving self esteem. Kent has dealt with the issues linking pre and post employment training, addressing the balance of employers’ needs and skills shortage.

User photograph James Gore
Operations Director
James has a background in the Employment and Skills Arena; creating, setting up and managing a wide range of contracts to engage both employees and the unemployed throughout the United Kingdom. He has worked closely with senior managers from Jobcentre Plus, the Learning and Skills Council and Regeneration Partnerships to ensure all training exceeds expectations. James has also successfully managed sensitive redundancy programs with large employers creating a seamless transition for both employer and employee. He has undertaken research locally and in North America focusing on first class customer service and value for money.

User photograph Shaun McKenna
HR Director
Shaun has 20 years Sales and Marketing experience gained within the pharmaceutical industry. Over the last decade he has gained extensive experience working in management roles with major National Accounts in the Grocery, Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing sectors. He has developed and delivered courses for both internal employees and external professional bodies, establishing and addressing client and employee needs and creating opportunities for the development of individuals.

User photograph Stephen Dinsdale
Finance Director
Steve is a Chartered, Certified Accountant and is i2i’s Financial Director. He has a background in the training industry, manufacturing, retailing, wholesaling, construction, and care industry. Steve has worked in both the public and private sector and started his career working for local government. He has worked with the Jobcentre Plus and local colleges throughout England as well as spending time abroad with international subsidiaries, training staff at all levels, including foreign nationals in financial and legislative matters. He has personal experience of both buying and selling companies.

User photograph Natalie Keating
Director of Employability & Skills
An inspirational innovative Director experienced in growth management, performance improvement and leading teams towards outstanding achievement. Strategically minded with the ability to embrace the bigger picture and translate into performance driven operational quality activity, having a wealth of experience of working within the Education and Training Sector a proven track record of exceeding delivery expectations on a regional and national basis. A management style which focuses on providing the best possible and most efficient customer experience with passion and innovation ensuring professional delivery with tangible results with clear strategic planning and vision.